56

Hey hey! The Cubs beat the Brewers 10-3 on Wednesday with a leadoff home run from Michael Busch, two RBI from Kyle Tucker, a three-run double from Moises Ballesteros (welcome back!), a solo homer from Ian Happ, and, most importantly, four scoreless relief innings from the bullpen!

The win kept the North Siders within one game of the first place Brewers. After an off day Thursday, the Cubs kick off a six-game homestand on Friday as the Orioles come to the Friendly Confines.

 

108 games down, 54 to go.  GO CUBS GO!

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58

Holy mackerel! The first place Cubs beat the White Sox 5-4 on Sunday behind a nice start from Five-Fingered Brown (5 IP, 1 ER, 4 K), Daniel Palencia's 14th save, and two hits apiece from Pete Crow-Armstrong and Nico Hoerner!

The Men in Blue head to Wrigley North on Monday to kick off a huge three-game series against the Brewers, who also won on Sunday to remain tied in the standings with the Cubs.

 

105 games down, 57 to go.

 

GO CUBS GO!

 

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59

Hey hey! The first place Cubs beat the White Sox 6-1 on Saturday behind a quality start from Cade Horton (6.1 IP, 0 ER, 3 K) and home runs from Ian Happ and Matt Shaw.

 

The win gave the Cubs a 76-75 all-time edge in the Crosstown Series and, coupled with Milwaukee's loss to the Marlins, put the North Siders back atop the NL Central.

 

The rubber game of the Red Line Series is Sunday on the south side. 104 games down, 58 to go.

 

GO CUBS GO!  

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61

Friday in the NL Central - Cubs got blown out by the ChiSox, Brewers lost, CMN dropped.

 

Back at it on the south side on Saturday. 103 games down, 59 to go.

 

GO CUBS GO!

 

 

62

Hey hey! The Cubs shut out the Royals 6-0 on Tuesday at Wrigley behind a dominant start from Matthew Boyd (7 IP, 6 K), an unassisted double play by Gold Glover Dansby Swanson, and two hits apiece from Nico Hoerner, Swanson, & Matt Shaw!

Boyd has now tossed 23 consecutive scoreless innings, lowering his ERA to 2.20.

The rubber game of the series is Wednesday afternoon at the Friendly Confines.

101 games down, 61 to go. GO CUBS GO!

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64

Holy mackerel! The first place Cubs shut out Boston 6-0 on Saturday behind a dominant start from Shota Imanaga (7 IP, 5 K), five homers (Busch, Tucker, Shaw, Crow-Armstrong, and Happ), and two scoreless innings from the bullpen!

Busch and Tucker went back-to-back to put the North Siders up by two in the 1st, and PCA and Happ went back-to-back in the 8th.

Brad Keller struck out the side in the 8th and Brasier struck out two of the four batsmen he faced in the 9th to secure the victory.

The series wraps up Sunday at Wrigley before the Royals come to town Monday to kick off a three-game set.

In other news:  THE CUBS HAVE THE BEST RECORD IN BASEBALL.

98 games down, 64 to go.

GO CUBS GO!

65

Hey hey! The first place Cubs beat the Red Sox 4-1 on Friday behind a nice start from Colin Rea (5 IP, 1 ER, 5 K), a first inning three-run homer from Seiya Suzuki, and four innings of scoreless ball from the bullpen.

 

The win put an end to Boston's ten-game winning streak and gave the North Siders a 1.5 game lead in the NL Central.

 

The series continues Saturday at the Friendly Confines.

 

97 games down, 65 to go.  GO CUBS GO!

 

 

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66

Holy cow! The first place Cubs beat the Yankees 4-1 on Sunday behind a dominant start from Shota Imanaga (7 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 1 ER, 6 K), Daniel Palencia's 12th save, and homers from Michael Busch & Dansby Swanson!

The win gave the North Siders the series win over New York, and maintained their one game lead over the surging Brewers.

The All-Star Break is upon us, giving most of the team a nice respite and giving Pete Crow-Armstrong, Kyle Tucker, and Matt Boyd some well-deserved recognition.

The Cubs kick off a six-game interleague homestand Friday against Boston.

96 games down, 66 to go.

GO CUBS GO!

68

Hey hey! The first place Cubs beat the Twins 8-1 on Thursday behind a dominant start from Colin Rea (7 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 5 K), a 3-for-5 day from Seiya Suzuki, and two HRs from All-Star Pete Crow-Armstrong!

The road trip continues Friday at Yankee Stadium. 93 games down, 69 to go.

GO CUBS GO!

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69

Holy cow! The first place Cubs crushed the Cardinals 11-0 on Sunday night behind a great start from Matt Boyd (5 IP, 0 ER, 9 K) and an offensive outburst led by Nico Hoerner (3-for-4, 3 runs scored)!

 

Suzuki, PCA, Busch, and McGuire each had two hits while Tucker drove in three.

 

The win gives the Cubs a 4-3 lead in the season series with St. Louis and a four-game lead over the second place Brewers.

 

The North Siders have an off day Monday before starting a six-game road trip in Minneapolis on Tuesday.

 

90 games down, 72 to go.

 

GO CUBS GO!

 

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Saturday in the NL Central:  first place Cubs lose to the third place Cardinals, second place Brewers also lose, CMN drops!

 

The series wraps up Sunday night at the Friendly Confines.

 

89 games down, 73 to go.  Go Cubs go!

 

71

Holy cow! The first place Cubs crushed the Cardinals 11-3 on Independence Day behind a quality start from Colin Rea (6.2 IP, 1 ER, 4 K) and a team record EIGHT home runs:  three from Michael Busch, two from Pete Crow-Armstrong, and one apiece from Seiya Suzuki, Carson Kelly, and Dansby Swanson.

 

Busch and Crow-Armstrong each had themselves a day, both going 4-for-4 and driving in a combined seven runs (Busch 5, PCA 2).

 

The win was the North Siders' fourth straight and kept them undefeated in the month of July.

 

The series continues Saturday at the Friendly Confines.

 

88 games down, 74 to go.

 

GO CUBS GO!

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Holy mackerel! The first place Cubs beat the Guardians 1-0 in 10 innings on Thursday behind a dominant start from Cade Horton (7 IP, 5 H, 5 K), four strikeouts from the bullpen in three innings of relief, and a walk-off sacrifice fly from Matt Shaw!

 

The win gave the North Siders the series sweep over Cleveland as they head into a three-game weekend set against the third place Cardinals.

 

Drew Pomeranz struck out two to keep his season ERA at 0.00, Ryan Brasier lowered his season ERA to 1.29, Ryan Pressly lowered his to 3.48, and Chris Flexen (0.62 ERA) pitched a scoreless 10th to pick up the win.

 

87 games down, 75 to go. Go Cubs go!

  

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Holy cow! The first place Cubs came back to beat Cleveland 5-4 on Wednesday behind 3.2 innings of one-run ball from the bullpen, two RBI from Pete Crow-Armstrong, and three RBI from Seiya Suzuki!

 

PCA was named the starting center fielder for the NL All-Star squad, and Kyle Tucker was named the starting right fielder. Here's hoping they won't be the only Cubs to make the team this year! Suzuki, Busch, Kelly, and Boyd all deserve consideration.

 

The series wraps up Thursday night at Wrigley before the Cards come to town for a three-game holiday weekend set.

 

86 games down, 76 to go. Go Cubs go!

 

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